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Massey Ferguson 398 vs Massey Ferguson 5285
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 398 vs Massey Ferguson 5285
The Massey Ferguson 398 and the Massey Ferguson 5285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. Massey Ferguson 398 is the lighter machine (6,405 kg vs 7,495 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5285 is the newer design (2002 vs 1987). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
85 hp
85 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Three forward gears plus one reverse in two ranges. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift at each gear.Reference
With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
68.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
101 x 127 mmReference
Power
68.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual element dryReference
Compression
15.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
750-2310Reference
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Torque
349.8 NmReference
288.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1200Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.7 LReference
9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.5 LReference
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Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
43.5 LReference
37.9 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
43.5 LReference
37.9 LReference
Pressure
206.8 barReference
150.0 barReference
Valves
2Reference
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
36.0 lpmReference
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Total flow
63.6 lpmReference
42.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and depth controlReference
Rear lift
1968 kgReference
2500 kgReference
Rear lift (at ends)
3678 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Clutch
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330mm dry discReference
Engine RPM
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540@1900Reference
Capacities
ROPS Fuel
107.9 LReference
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Cab Fuel
126.0 LReference
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Fuel
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99.9 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
213 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
234 cmReference
211 cmReference
Weight
6405 to 7910 poundsReference
7495 to 7826 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-26Reference
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Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-26Reference
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2WD Length
371 cmReference
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4WD Length
400 cmReference
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Width
197 cmReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
57 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
42 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
30 cmReference
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2WD ROPS
2905 kgReference
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4WD ROPS
3182 kgReference
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2WD Cab
3356 kgReference
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4WD Cab
3587 kgReference
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Steering wheel
179 cmReference
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Length
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399 cmReference
Height
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264 cmReference
2WD Weight
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3399 kgReference
4WD Weight
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3549 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
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36 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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34 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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130 to 210 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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164 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
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155 to 216 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 398 attachments
398 Serial Number Location
398 Serial Numbers
1986
U01001Reference
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1987
V01001Reference
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1988
N01001Reference
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1989
P01001Reference
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1990
R01001Reference
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1991
S01001Reference
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1992
A01001Reference
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1993
B01001Reference
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1994
C01001Reference
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1995
D01001Reference
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1996
E01001Reference
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1997
F01001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
35Reference
Battery CCA
540 (1x)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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90Reference
Massey Ferguson 398 Height
ROPS
254 cmReference
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Cab
264 cmReference
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Exhaust
255 cmReference
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Test results
Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.